A Q&A with Kristin Bendikson, MD, about egg freezing
Our own L.A. egg freezing expert, Dr. Bendikson, knows virtually everything there is to know about ovulation induction, IVF and egg freezing. She is also a teacher, researcher and mom of two. We asked her whether egg freezing is something she would recommend for herself or her family and friends.
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Egg Freezing
Two big factors to consider in how many eggs to freeze
For women who want the best shot at having a baby sometime in the future, egg freezing is somewhat like buying an insurance policy for their fertility. The process is similar to IVF, except that instead of being fertilized right away, all eggs retrieved are frozen and saved for later.
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Get a healthy start with health tips to promote fertility
For many couples, simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in their ability to get pregnant, either on their own or with fertility treatment. That’s why your Los Angeles fertility specialist is likely to ask a lot of questions about diet, exercise and other factors,
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Do caffeine and fertility treatment mix?
Coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks are eye-openers that many of us depend upon to get through the day. But couples who are trying to conceive may wish to cut the caffeine, as years of research support the idea that caffeine and fertility treatment aren’t a great mix.
The perks of giving up coffee: caffeine and fertility treatment
Caffeine stimulates the nervous system,
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Thanks to USC Fertility for making it possible and for guiding us through the whole process.
From Dr. Baker’s patients, Josephson and Jihan, and their sons, Ethan (L) and Enzo (R), born in August 2016
February 28, 2017
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Tips on Choosing the Right Egg Donor
You’ve made the decision to use an egg donor to help you achieve a successful pregnancy. You’ve already possibly been through failed procedures using your own eggs, or maybe have a low supply of eggs. Or you might be a member of a same-sex couple ready to start a new family using donor eggs and sperm,
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